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Climbing Mount Fuji
AshClimbing Mount Fuji is a fantastic experience for the well-prepared traveler, and will provide you to with a great sense of accomplishment.
At 3,776 meters above sea level, Mount Fuji or Fujisan is the highest and most famous mountain in Japan. It is located on the main island of Honshu on the borders of the Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures and, when the weather is clear, is even visible from Tokyo. It has been since 2013 part of the UNESCO World Heritage.
In 2025, there are some changes to hiking Mount Fuji:
- Trailheads will be closed to day hikers from 2pm until 3am and reservation documents (for a mountain hut) will be needed for any climbs starting after 2pm. This is to prevent speedy 'bullet climbs' that has seen hikers taking insufficient rest or caution.
- A mandatory fee of 4,000 yen per person is required to climb, and it is separate from the mountain hut fee. The hiking fee also applies to anyone descending the Yoshida Trail, if ascending via another route.
- To manage crowds, an online reservation system with 3,000 daily slots available opens in April, but 1,000 slots will still be available for same-day visits.
The Mount Fuji trails officially open from July 1st (Yoshida Trail) and July 10th (others) and remain open until September 10th. Check the official site for the latest climbing status and any weather advisories. Read our Mount Fuji guide to learn about the changes to hiking Mount Fuji since the summer of 2025.
Mount Fuji is a stratovolcano on the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is classified as active, but with a low risk of eruption. Its last known eruption was in 1707 and lasted about two weeks. At the northern foot of the mountain are the five Fuji lakes.
In Shinto, Mount Fuji has been sacred for centuries and around it are more than 1,300 so-called Sengen shrines. The mountain also plays an important role in Buddhism, because in the so-called Shugendo, climbing a mountain is viewed as an expression of faith. Due to the strikingly symmetrical volcanic cone, Fuji is widely regarded as the most beautiful mountain in the world and is often viewed as a symbol of Japan. At the same time, it is a popular subject in Japanese art and can be found, among other things, in the famous woodblock prints by the artist Hokusai. Fuji is also the subject of many poems in literature.
Four hiking routes lead from different starting points to the summit of Mount Fuji: Yoshida Route, Subashiri Route, Gotemba Route and Fujinomiya Route. Climbing Mount Fuji is only permitted during the summer months from mid-July to mid-September; the routes and mountain huts are officially closed out of season.
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Climbing Mount Fuji is a fantastic experience for the well-prepared traveler, and will provide you to with a great sense of accomplishment.
The Kawaguchiko/Yoshidaguchi route is the most popular route among Japanese climbers of Mt.Fuji.
Keen to tackle Mt. Fuji in the safest, most enjoyable way possible? One local man could be your ticket to the top: Freelance hiking guide Noritoshi Ikezawa, aka Nori.
Watching the sunrise from the top of Mount Fuji, Japan's highest mountain, is an unforgettable experience—incomparable to any other sunrise I have ever seen.
Mt Fuji, the majestic, sacred, and highest mountain in Japan, should not be underestimated when planning to hike it with the goal of reaching the summit.
Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan and the is 3776 M above sea level. Mt.Fuji is also now known as a world heritage site. More than 200,000 people climb to the top of Mt.Fuji every year, over 30% being foreigners.
Climbing Mt Fuji did not always go smoothly. Here are the mistakes I made so that you can learn from them.
ด้วยความสูงถึง 3,776 เมตรจากระดับน้ำทะเลจึงทำให้ภูเขาไฟฟูจิ จัดเป็นภูเขาที่สูงที่สุดในญี่ปุ่น และจากการได้รับการบันทึกเป็นมรดกโลก จึงทำให้มีนักท่องเที่ยวปีละกว่า 2 แสนคน หลั่งไหลมาเพื่อปีนเขากัน โดยเฉพาะชาวต่างชาติที่มีมากกว่าร้อยละ 30 เลยทีเดียว
Observer le lever du soleil depuis le sommet du mont Fuji, la plus haute montagne du Japon, est une expérience inoubliable – tout simplement incomparable!
Le mont Fuji, montagne sacrée à la silhouette majestueuse, est le point culminant du Japon. Il est important de bien vous préparer si vous voulez atteindre son sommet.
Наблюдать восход солнца с вершины Фудзиямы, самой высокой горы Японии, это незабываемый опыт - несравнимый с любым другим восходом, которые я когда-либо видела.
Gunung Fuji yang agung, suci, dan tertinggi di Jepang, tidak bisa diremehkan ketika merencanakan pendakian dengan tujuan mencapai puncaknya.
مشاهدة شروق الشمس من قمة جبل فوجي ، أعلى قمة جبل في اليابان ، تجربة لا تنسى وليست قابلة للمقارنة مع أيٍ من مشاهد شروق الشمس التي شاهدتها في حياتي.
L'ascension du mont Fuji était une de mes expériences les plus inspirantes.
NTT Docomo has made free Wi-Fi available to foreign hikers at Mt. Fuji during its open-mountain season from July 10th to September 10th.
NTT Docomo met à disposition la Wi-Fi gratuitement pour les étrangers effectuant l'ascension du Mont Fuji durant la période d'ouverture de la montagne du 10 juillet au 10 septembre.
Take a day tour to Japan's Mount Fuji, also visiting shrines, a waterfall, and sacred ponds, and including lunch and the chance to try local delicacies.
NTT Docomo telah menyediakan Wi-Fi gratis bagi pendaki asing di Gunung Fuji dari musim pendakian pada 10 Juli hingga 10 September
A NTT Docomo disponibilizou Wi-Fi gratuita aos montanhistas estrangeiros do Mt. Fuji durante a estação aberta, de 10 de julho a 10 de setembro.
The Radar Dome Museum in Fujiyoshida is a piece of Mount Fuji's recent history.
Halfway up Mount Fuji Fall arrives early, and views from the Subaru Line Fifth Station, where many climbers start their ascent, are truly magnificent.
Setengah jalan meuju Gunung Fuji musim semi datang lebih awal, dan pemandangan dari jalur Subaru Stasiun ke-5, dimana banyak pendaki memulai pendakian mereka sungguh luar biasa
Climbing Mount Fuji via the Yoshida Trail from Kawaguchiko 5th Station, watching the sunrise from the summit and descending the Gotemba Trail.
In July 2015 I climbed Mount Fuji with a couple of friends. What follows is my experience.
พิพิธภัณฑ์โดมเรดาร์ภูเขาฟูจิในฟูจิโยะชิดะเป็นส่วนหนึ่งของประวัติศาสตร์ของภูเขาฟูจิ
ฤดูใบไม้ร่วงได้มาถึงที่ครึ่งทางขึ้นสู่ภูเขาฟูจิแล้ว วิวบนสถานีที่ห้าสายฟุจิซุบารุ ซึ่งเป็นจุดเริ่มต้นของนักปีนเขานี้สวยมากมาย
Rute Kawaguchiko/Yoshidaguci, rute Gn. Fuji paling terkenal di kalangan pendaki Jepang
The experience of traveling to see the iconic Mt. Fuji in Japan
Личный опыт путешествия на легендарную Фудзи-сан в Японии
Climbing Mount Fuji to the Seventh Station on the Fujinomiya Trail, where strong winds made us decide to turn back.
ปีนภูเขาฟูจิไปจนถึงสถานีที่เจ็ดบนเส้นทางฟูจิโนะมิยะ ที่ที่มีลมแรงมากทำให้เราตัดสินใจหันหลังกลับ
Mendaki Gunung Fuji dan terpaksa kembali karena angin yang begitu kencang.
Subir o Monte Fuji até à Sétima Estação no Trilho Fujinomiya, onde ventos fortes nos fizeram decidir voltar para trás.
Ngắm bình minh từ đỉnh núi Phú Sĩ, ngọn núi cao nhất ở Nhật Bản, là một trải nghiệm không bao giờ quên-những địa điểm ngắm Mặt Trời mọc ở những nơi mà tôi từng chứng kiến thì không thể sánh bằng.
From fifth station to the peak, up and down Mount Fuji in 13 hours.
От пятой станции к вершине, вверх и вниз по горе Фудзи за 13 часов
Núi Phú Sĩ là ngọn núi cao nhất Nhật Bản và cao 3776m trên mực nước biển. Núi Phú Sĩ còn được biết đến như là một di sản thế giới. Hơn 200,000 người leo lên đỉnh núi Phú Sĩ mỗi năm, hơn 30% là người nước ngoài.
I get a glimpse of Mount Fuji in the bright sunshine, rising above the other mountains, with its distinct concentric form and snowy top.
The Fujisan World Heritage Center is a visitor information center in Yamanashi Prefecture that provides insights on Mt. Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Trung tâm Di sản Thế giới núi Phú Sĩ là một trung tâm thông tin du lịch ở tỉnh Yamanashi, nơi giúp bạn hiểu sâu sắc hơn về núi Phú Sĩ - một di sản thế giới UNESCO.
Leo núi Phú Sĩ là một trong những trải nghiệm nhiều cảm hứng nhất của tôi
Гору Фудзи, величественную, священную и высочайшую гору в Японии, не стоит недооценивать при планировании похода с целью достижения ее вершины.
Leo núi Phú Sĩ đến trạm thứ bảy trên đường mòn Fujinomiya, nơi gió mạnh khiến chúng tôi quyết định quay trở lại.
Essential info on climbing Japan's largest mountain, Mt Fuji. Know what to expect, things you need and when to go.
Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre in Shizuoka offers the chance to learn about Mt. Fuji. The centre is a beautiful building whose reflection in the water recalls images of Mt. Fuji itself. Inside, there are video images of the mountain's ascent and a viewing terrace.
Центр Фудзи-сан как Мирового наследия в Сидзуоке предоставляет шанс изучить гору-вулкан. Красивое отражение здания Центра в воде напоминает Фудзи-сан. Внутри, вдоль пандуса, поднимающегося вверх, демонстрируются пейзажи, которые можно увидеть при подъёме на гору.
After a not too successful first Mt. Fuji climb, I created a new plan to ascend the mountain based on the much easier Gotemba Trail.
Climbing Fuji-san can be easily combined with a good and informative vacation in the Fuji Five Lakes area with its great variety of shrines, unique museums and great views of the famous mountain.
Halfway up Mount Fuji Fall arrives early, and views from the Subaru Line Fifth Station, where many climbers start their ascent, are truly magnificent.
Hitsuki Club resort hotel is located 700m above sea level on Asagiri Highlanda with rooms in wooden cottages that overlook Mt. Fuji.
Shiraito Falls is a waterfall in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, near Mount Fuji, Japan. It is part of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and has been protected since 1936 as a Japanese Natural Monument. The falls were regarded as sacred under the Fuji cult. [Wikipedia]
Take a day tour to Japan's Mount Fuji, also visiting shrines, a waterfall, and sacred ponds, and including lunch and the chance to try local delicacies.
Climbing Mt Fuji did not always go smoothly. Here are the mistakes I made so that you can learn from them.